The hottest Health Substack posts right now

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The Latest Podcasts: From Neuralink to Infinity and Beyond

drpawd • 0 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23
🎙 Podcasts Health
  1. The Huberman Lab Podcast explores Neuralink's brain-enhancing technologies and potential benefits.
  2. StarTalk discusses human longevity, exercise, the power of sleep, and macronutrients for a healthy lifestyle.
  3. Stuff You Should Know dives into METI, the risks and benefits of Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence.
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Looking Back

Spilled Coffee • 0 implied HN points • 24 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Health
  1. Create memories, not regrets, especially with kids
  2. Prioritize health, manage stress, and make time for what matters
  3. Focus on experiences, balance in life, and leave no regrets

Finding Your Niche Market

Spilled Coffee • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jun 23
💼 Business Health
  1. Be a specialist, not a generalist in your niche market to stand out and build trust.
  2. Identify your target audience and create niche-related content to connect with them.
  3. Find your niche by focusing on your passion, skills, and common themes in your interests and associations.

Pawd Picks: Weekly Podcast Recommendations

drpawd • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23
🎙 Podcasts Health
  1. The podcast episodes cover topics like cognitive decline, neurodegeneration, and head injuries.
  2. Learn about the world of pterosaurs, flying reptiles from the Mesozoic Era.
  3. Exploration of manners and etiquette across different cultures is highlighted in the podcast episodes.

Your Future Self

Intentional Wisdom • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jul 23
🎙 Podcasts Health
  1. Dr. Hershfield discusses connecting with your future self and how it impacts behavior today.
  2. Identity is constantly changing, and it's important to embrace the idea of evolving over time.
  3. Engaging in activities like writing letters to your future self can help make future goals more tangible.

The dark side of girl dinner

The Digital Native • 0 implied HN points • 04 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Health
  1. Girl dinner trend started as a fun social media trend but turned problematic due to influence of diet culture.
  2. Food and body trends are interconnected, often promoting unrealistic beauty and body ideals.
  3. Food trends should be enjoyed in moderation, focusing on balance and personal happiness rather than strict diet norms.

The Five Pillars of Startup Impact

Digital Native • 0 implied HN points • 30 Nov 23
💼 Business Health
  1. Economic mobility in America is declining, despite technological innovation.
  2. Young talent is drawn to work for mission-driven startups that aim to make a tangible positive impact.
  3. The most successful technology companies create ecosystems that provide jobs for more people than just their direct employees.

Hot, Hot, Hot

Bridget’s Newsletter Booked With Bridget • 0 implied HN points • 11 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Health
  1. The author experienced extreme heat and a fever of 105°F, possibly due to the hot weather and lack of curtains in their house.
  2. Preparing for a birthday party led to a stressful day of cleaning, impacting the author's health.
  3. Despite feeling unwell, the author hopes to recover soon and enjoy cooler weather.

5 Trends of 2023 - Part 1

Vasu’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Health
  1. Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro made significant impact in 2023.
  2. ChatGPT and AI technology have been game changers in 2023, improving conversation quality.
  3. The rise of AI applications could lead to new consumer hardware and potential market disruption.

🔅 Senegal's Election Surprises & UNDP's Billion-Dollar Bet on Africa's Youth

baobabnewsletter • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Health
  1. Senegal's presidential election is stirring buzz with notable candidates missing from the approved list, making the race wide open.
  2. UNDP is launching 'Timbuktoo,' a billion-dollar initiative to promote innovation and youth in Africa, aiming to boost the continent's startup culture.
  3. Cameroon is starting to vaccinate children with a new malaria vaccine as part of a larger plan to combat the disease, despite the vaccine's imperfections.

Links for Fall 2023

Perambulations • 0 implied HN points • 20 Nov 23
🔬 Science Health
  1. Cats are evolutionarily perfect due to their extreme specialization for hunting.
  2. Data visualization can lead to cognitive errors and should be carefully considered.
  3. Polygenic risk scores have marginal benefits in disease screening and may not be effective for population-wide risk stratification.

social tipping points.

Douglass’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Health
  1. Climate discussions often focus on physical causes and responses, but the impact of social structures on climate management is crucial.
  2. Key social factors like education, law, income systems, and journalism require thorough discussion and attention in climate action.
  3. Addressing issues such as social control of technology, finance, food, and family structures is important for sustainable climate management.

Learning to Ruggedize your Life

The Snap Forward • 0 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Health
  1. The next cohort of the Crash Course in Personal Ruggedization launches on February 29th.
  2. Supporters can get a 30% discount by using the code SUPPORTERSEARLY when signing up.
  3. There is a 7-day free trial available for The Snap Forward subscription to access full post archives.

The Huberman-ization of America

Digital Native • 0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Health
  1. The Huberman-ization of America showcases the growing importance society places on health and wellness. Andrew Huberman's rise reflects a broader trend of people investing more in their bodies and minds.
  2. The shift towards health is evident in three main categories: Performance, Aesthetic, and Health. Each category is experiencing a surge in startups and innovation driven by consumer spending on personalized health solutions.
  3. GLP-1 agonists and health startups are addressing the obesity epidemic and driving significant changes in consumer habits and industries like airlines. Investment in health is increasing across different sectors, such as insurers, employers, and consumers.

Polymath Engineer Weekly #82

Polymath Engineer Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Health
  1. Feedback surveys can help in improving a site by collecting user opinions
  2. Systems like Ledger at Stripe track money movement effectively using vtables and monitoring
  3. Understanding different knowledge levels in health can categorize people into groups for better health practices

Links #2

Splitting Infinity • 0 implied HN points • 18 Aug 23
🔬 Science Health
  1. Proximity to friends can enhance happiness; a startup is aiding in buying houses near friends for this reason.
  2. People tend to use tools to act more rationally, shown by the study on people's behavior and commitment systems.
  3. Generosity exists even with high financial stakes; many spend significant amounts on others and charities when given money.

The Journey of Wulf Glatz: Revolutionizing Athletic Performance with CORE

The Healthtech Initiative • 0 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Health
  1. Understanding and monitoring core body temperature is crucial for improved athletic performance as it impacts daily lives and sleep cycles.
  2. Core body temperature, typically around 37 degrees Celsius, plays a significant role in protecting essential organs and follows a 24-hour cycle based on circadian rhythms.
  3. CORE technology, developed by Wulf Glatz, focuses on preventing heat-related issues in sports, has benefitted athletes in training, and is being expanded to smartwatches for broader accessibility.

Test Week: The Information Gap

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 17 Aug 20
🔬 Science Health
  1. Testing for a virus like Covid-19 helps solve the information problem for pandemics, potentially saving costs and impacting decisions like diagnosis, clearance, surveillance, and mitigation.
  2. The effectiveness of tests relies on the prevalence of the virus in the population; when prevalence is low, test results can be noisier and less useful.
  3. Contact tracing complements testing by providing additional information, especially in increasing the value of imperfect tests by identifying those more likely to be infected.

$$$

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Sep 14
🎭️ Culture Health
  1. Cyberbullying can have long-lasting impacts, even when the victim confronts the bully years later.
  2. LiveLeak gained notoriety for hosting controversial videos, like the beheading of journalist James Foley, refusing removal of graphic content.
  3. When pets become internet memes, they can often overshadow their real-life counterparts in popularity and recognition.

Becoming vaster than ideology

Meaningness • 0 implied HN points • 12 Dec 21
📖 Philosophy Health
  1. The post discusses moving past narrow ideologies to develop more accurate and powerful relationships with various belief systems.
  2. It mentions the concept of being vaster than ideology and how it can help in stopping blind allegiance to religions, scientism, political ideologies, and psychological theories.
  3. By becoming vaster than ideology, individuals can work towards cultivating healthier and more nuanced perspectives on ideologies.

An Invitation to a Zoom Hangout with Me!

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 02 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Health
  1. Health is more than just physical indicators like cholesterol and weight. It involves awareness, acceptance, and agency over our lives.
  2. The Four 'I's framework encourages re-conceptualizing health as a process, not just an outcome.
  3. Paid subscribers have the opportunity to join Zoom hangouts to discuss various health-related topics.

Keep Reading

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 20 May 20
🚌 Education Health
  1. Teachers are more than just daily lesson providers; they are connectors, thinkers, and educators of life.
  2. Virtual teaching and homeschooling have been challenging for educators, revealing areas where they may not be experts.
  3. Amidst uncertain times, being a different kind of 'doctor' has taken on new meaning - focusing on family, everyday tasks, and gratitude.

(Virtually) Hug a Teacher

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 27 Apr 20
🚌 Education Health
  1. Kids, parents, and educators are eager for schools to reopen due to challenges like screen time fatigue, multi-role balancing, and new teaching methods.
  2. Plans for school reopenings should prioritize strict social distancing until widespread testing, contact tracing, and vaccine availability improve.
  3. Flexibility and preparedness are key for schools to navigate potential reopening challenges, like altering schedules, increasing cleaning, and being ready to close if infection rates rise.

Pace Yourself

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 05 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Health
  1. You are doing well in navigating the challenges of COVID-19.
  2. Celebrate your achievements and give yourself credit for the efforts.
  3. Take time to pace yourself and acknowledge your wins during this time.

Exhale

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Health
  1. It's important to congratulate ourselves for making it through difficult times.
  2. Medical professionals are facing increasing challenges and it's getting harder for them.
  3. Reflection and updates on key takeaways from the week are crucial for personal and professional growth.

Follow the Facts

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 23 Mar 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Health
  1. Stay updated with facts and general guidance on managing difficult times.
  2. CDC created an online tool to help patients navigate symptoms and when to seek help.
  3. Advice is still to stay home when able during challenging times.

Take Action

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 21 Mar 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Health
  1. The author is actively engaging with their community both online and offline, sharing personal experiences and providing guidance on staying updated on the virus.
  2. Encourages readers to subscribe for a free trial to access more content and archives on the topic.
  3. Emphasizes the importance of staying connected with healthcare professionals, public officials, and colleagues for the latest information and guidance.